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Antique Costume Print Lady of Macedonia Traditional Dress Jefferys, 1749
€275
$310 · £235
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1749
- Sheet size
- 12.6 × 9.8 in (32.1 × 24.9 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good overall condition with age toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
- Wardrobe
- Folk finery
- Era
- 1700s, Rococo
- Stock no.
- f_49471682
Antique Costume Print Lady of Macedonia Traditional Dress Jefferys 1749
This elegant engraving presents a lady of Macedonia in traditional dress, capturing regional identity through costume. Published by Thomas Jefferys in London in 1749, the work belongs to a broader ethnographic series.
The figure is depicted in a long flowing garment with decorative headwear and layered accessories. The soft purples and neutrals create a harmonious and balanced composition.
Such prints were prized for their artistic quality and cultural insight and remain highly collectible today.
Condition: Good overall condition with age toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
Framing tips: A dark or warm-toned frame with a wide mat enhances the elegance of the composition.
Special note: This is an original 18th-century engraving, not a reproduction. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The print is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be on scale with the original.
Technique: Engraving with original hand color
Maker: Thomas Jefferys, London, 1749
Keywords: antique print, macedonia, traditional costume, eastern europe, ethnographic print, 18th century engraving, thomas jefferys, cultural dress, decorative print, collectible engraving
